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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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Have snack lovers on your Christmas gift list? You can't go wrong with a festive tin brimming with these special pecans. The sweet-spicy flavor combination is irresistible. Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar |
3 tablespoons butter, melted |
1 tablespoon light corn syrup |
1 tablespoon vanilla extract |
6 cups water |
1 pound pecan halves |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon each ground coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup and vanilla; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine water and pecans; bring to a boil for 1 minute. Drain. Immediately add to sugar mixture; toss to coat.
2. Transfer to an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until browned, stirring every 10 minutes.
3. Combine the remaining ingredients; sprinkle over hot pecans. Stir to coat. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet; cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 5 cups.
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